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Regent Joan Aalde with Guest Speaker Tim Beard

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Regent Joan Aalde with guest speaker Richard Stuart, who received an award for his Outstanding 2007 Program on Washington’s Army.

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Chapter Chaplain Gabrielle Bielenstein, pictured above, presented a delightful genealogical program.  We also elected and installed new chapter officers. 

Photo courtesy of Audrey Svensson.

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Pictured above are (l-r) Chapter Director Kitty Coburn, member Kathleen Rosenberg, Author Kekla Magoon, and Chapter Treasurer Emily Malloy.

 

May 2009 – Genealogy

Handy Hints for Tracking Crusaders

 

 

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April 2009

John Paul Jones:  America’s First Sea Warrior

 

Author Rear Admiral Joseph F. Callo, pictured below, discussed his biography of John Paul Jones and signed copies for chapter members.

 

 

March 2009

The Salem Witch Trials

 

Author Kekla Magoon discussed the events of The Salem Witch Trials as reported in her book of that title.

 

 

 

December 2008 – Patriotic

Our American Flag Holiday Tea

 

November 2008 – National Defense

Today’s Air Force

 

Presenter -- Richard Stuart

 

Crediting tradition, technology, and training as key elements of the renowned success of our Air Force, Richard Stuart presented an excellent program highlighting our country’s leadership in the development of the airplane, our historical desire to use air power effectively, and our military’s emphasis on combat training.  Richard Stuart is an award-winning presenter and popular speaker at our chapter.

 

October 2008 – Genealogy

Travelling by Family Roots

 

Presenter:  Timothy Field Beard, F.A.S.G.

 

Tim Beard, a Fellow of the American Society of Genealogists, President of the Order of Colonial Lords of Manors in America, and a verifying genealogist for several historical societies, presented a charming genealogy program.